All 4 Uses of
repress
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- 'Never you mind,' said Professor Grubbly-Plank repressively, which had been her attitude last time Hagrid had failed to turn up for a class, too.†
Chpt 13
- Harry repressed a shudder as she touched him with her thick, stubby fingers on which she wore a number of ugly old rings.†
Chpt 13 *
- 'I'm dealin' with it, all righ'?' said Hagrid repressively.†
Chpt 20
- 'It is enough that we know,' said Snape repressively.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
-
(repress) to hold something back
or:
to subjugate (oppress or hold others down)